Aquarium controller issue

[DDW]

Hello,

I'm not much on introduction, I'm to the point, and I don't want to take up your time. I'm really pleased with the results thus far, for the past year and a half i have been fabricating what I call the "pianoaquarium" from hell. A lot of work went into this project.

I'm fabricating/fabricated this "pianoaquarium" and I have a heater controller issue, the aquarium equipment is located in a place directly behind the piano what I call the "equipment room".



I have a ITC-306T controller and I'm looking for a solution, the probe is six feet which is inadequate for the place I need it to be located. I need a probe wire that is at least ten feet, where i can operate the controller closer to me.

Does anyone have a idea where I could find a controller with a longer probe wire?

Thanks for any help

David

 

[Brookster123]

Can't help but that build is epic! Hope you find your answers

 

[coralbandit]

I am with Brook.
Useless on your question but admiring your build.That is sweet !
Did you document the phases as you went...

 

[DDW]

I am with Brook.
Useless on your question but admiring your build.That is sweet !
Did you document the phases as you went...

Yes, from the time the piano arrived, until I finished.

 

[DDW]

Found a Ludwig piano for free.

Height: 58"
Serial number: 85815
Manufactured by: Ludwig & Company
Year made: 1900 to 1910 date stamped on the keyboard States 1910.
Piano type: upright or upright grand piano.
Aquarium: acrylic, 45 gallon tank Built for the space.


The piano is bolted to the floor, using 5" bolts washers nuts, 1/2" round. I drilled through two 4 X4 wood blocks inside the piano on opposite sides. The blocks are the main part of the piano.



Ready for fabrication.



All three piano pedals work the aquarium equipment.



This is a great product, no leaks at all.

 

[DDW]

Building a tank for the piano space.

The bulkheads are the heavy duty type.



The PVC pipe is painted using a non toxic paint.



I used plenty of disconnects, this way repairs are easier.



I only used heavy duty plastic pipe.

You will notice everything is marked so things are easier to identify, and repair.

 

[DDW]

This is what i used on my o rings, makes everything sealed up the first time.



Fabricating light holders.



Water valve from the house to fill the tank. I also have a drain valve into the house, both work fast.



The piano set up.

 

[coralbandit]

Nice !
Did you have a tank before the piano?

 

[DDW]

This kind of says it all, I did:

The electrical work, installing a sub panel from the garage.

PVC plumbing, with a lot of; valves, gravity one way valves, disconnects, making repairs a snap.

250 GPH inline pump.

Inline heater for the 200 gallon tanks or less.

Penn Plax 1000 filter, a real awesome tool. This is one of the easiest filters to work with.

Heater Controller.

Two temperatures one for each side of the tank.

Two drains, two intake for water. This is a must for equal displacement of water.

Three water alarms that are programmed in the alarm system.

Fire alarm that is programmed into the alarm system.

Work lights in the piano and the aquarium utility room.

 

[DDW]

The covers are not the same, I wanted to utilize the strength of the top of the aquarium, the more material the top has, the stronger the tank. I talked to a engineer who gave me some advice.











I fabricated covers for the top of the aquarium, this will prevent splashing.

 

[DDW]

Fish feeder holder on the door.



The piano lid has been modified for a fish feeding without having to raise the lid. The hold open I installed is a brute.



Decorations are the pirate theme.

 

[DDW]

The finished aquarium.











I hope you enjoyed my photos, this took over a year to build, a lot of work is involved into building a aquarium that has everything hidden from the tank.

 

[DDW]

Nice !
Did you have a tank before the piano?

The piano came first, then I built the acrylic tank specifically for the aquarium, a L48" X H16" X D12" .

The equipment came last, the aquarium, water, decorations, gravel and piano must weigh about 700-800 pounds. It's a beast.

 

[Mas_Frags_SS]

Did you ever find a answer to your heater wire length problem? You are only talking about the temp prob? I also saw in reading you build information you have 2 probes 1 on each side of the tank unless i read that wrong?

 

[DDW]

Did you ever find a answer to your heater wire length problem? You are only talking about the temp prob? I also saw in reading you build information you have 2 probes 1 on each side of the tank unless i read that wrong?

I have two thermometers for each side of the tank, this way I can check that the water temperature is equal.


I'm looking for a longer probe, its six foot, I need ten foot.

 

[coralbandit]

Can't you just make an "extension cord " if you just found right connectors ?
You seem incredibly handy so sorry if that was a stupid question you have already thought of..

 

[DDW]

Can't you just make an "extension cord " if you just found right connectors ?
You seem incredibly handy so sorry if that was a stupid question you have already thought of..

I don't know the type of wiring needed, if its special or not. I have a desk set up just for soldering, with several different guns for temperature.

 

[DDW]

Seems like the fish are physically doing fine, the fish are getting along, with no problems. Now that is really good news.

 

[King Fisher]

This is one of the coolest tanks I've ever seen and the fact you built this on your own is exceptional. Awesome job my friend.

 

[Brookster123]

As if it's not cool enough... make one if the keys trigger the pirate chest that blows open with air?? What do the foot pedals do?